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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.00, 1,034.69 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.00, 1,034.69 and 581.04 is: 870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.00 : 1,034.69 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.00/1,034.69 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.00x = 1,034.69 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.00x = 601,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,193.37/691.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.04

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