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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,036.31 and 630.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,036.31 and 630.43 is: 944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,036.31 = 630.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,036.31 = 630.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,036.31 × 630.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 653,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,315.17/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.18

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