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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.04, 4,334.99 and 698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.04, 4,334.99 and 698.76 is: 1,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.04 : 4,334.99 = 698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.04/4,334.99 = 698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.04x = 4,334.99 × 698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.04x = 3,029,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,114.12/2,890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.12

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