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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,037.57 and 644.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,037.57 and 644.39 is: 964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,037.57 = 644.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,037.57 = 644.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,037.57 × 644.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 668,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,592.62/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.72

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