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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 950.90 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 950.90 and 468.09 is: 645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 950.90 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/950.90 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 950.90 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 445,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,104.44/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.98

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