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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,035.94 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,035.94 and 300.82 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,035.94 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,035.94 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,035.94 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 311,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,631.47/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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