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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.03, 1,035.54 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.03, 1,035.54 and 507.90 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.03 : 1,035.54 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.03/1,035.54 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.03x = 1,035.54 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.03x = 525,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,950.77/690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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