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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.97, 1,043.89 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.97, 1,043.89 and 647.76 is: 970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.97 : 1,043.89 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.97/1,043.89 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.97x = 1,043.89 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.97x = 676,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,192.48/696.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.19

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