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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 1,043.77 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 1,043.77 and 311 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 1,043.77 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/1,043.77 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 1,043.77 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 324,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,610.92/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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