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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 1,032.24 and 566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 1,032.24 and 566.96 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 1,032.24 = 566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/1,032.24 = 566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 1,032.24 × 566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 585,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,238.79/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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