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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,045.75 and 610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,045.75 and 610.87 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,045.75 = 610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,045.75 = 610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,045.75 × 610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 638,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,817.30/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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