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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,039.36 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,039.36 and 303 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,039.36 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,039.36 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,039.36 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 314,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,926.08/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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