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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.91, 2,496.06 and 690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.91, 2,496.06 and 690.69 is: 1,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.91 : 2,496.06 = 690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.91/2,496.06 = 690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.91x = 2,496.06 × 690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.91x = 1,724,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,003.68/1,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.12

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