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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 1,034.52 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 1,034.52 and 495 is: 742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 1,034.52 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/1,034.52 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 1,034.52 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 512,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,087.40/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.16

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