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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.04, 1,045.56 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.04, 1,045.56 and 184.04 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.04 : 1,045.56 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.04/1,045.56 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.04x = 1,045.56 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.04x = 192,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,424.86/697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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