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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.23, 1,045.00 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.23, 1,045.00 and 367.41 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.23 : 1,045.00 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.23/1,045.00 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.23x = 1,045.00 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.23x = 383,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,941.61/696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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