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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.04, 1,045.56 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.04, 1,045.56 and 440 is: 660

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.04 : 1,045.56 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.04/1,045.56 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.04x = 1,045.56 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.04x = 460,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,046.40/697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660

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