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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,035.77 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,035.77 and 325.48 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,035.77 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,035.77 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,035.77 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 337,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,122.42/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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