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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 960.20 and 546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 960.20 and 546.77 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 960.20 = 546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/960.20 = 546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 960.20 × 546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 525,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,007.95/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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