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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.25, 958.89 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.25, 958.89 and 507.44 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.25 : 958.89 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.25/958.89 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.25x = 958.89 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.25x = 486,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,574.35/694.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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