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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,043.64 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,043.64 and 348.97 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,043.64 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,043.64 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,043.64 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 364,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,199.05/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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