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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 961.80 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 961.80 and 549.27 is: 757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 961.80 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/961.80 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 961.80 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 528,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,287.89/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.84

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