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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.04, 1,045.08 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.04, 1,045.08 and 264.12 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.04 : 1,045.08 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.04/1,045.08 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.04x = 1,045.08 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.04x = 276,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,026.53/697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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