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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.91, 1,036.65 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.91, 1,036.65 and 300.97 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.91 : 1,036.65 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.91/1,036.65 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.91x = 1,036.65 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.91x = 312,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,000.55/690.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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