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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 1,041.14 and 309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 1,041.14 and 309.25 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 1,041.14 = 309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/1,041.14 = 309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 1,041.14 × 309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 321,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,972.55/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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