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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 954 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 954 and 504.96 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 954 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/954 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 954 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 481,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,731.84/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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