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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.75, 1,046.76 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.75, 1,046.76 and 313 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.75 : 1,046.76 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.75/1,046.76 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.75x = 1,046.76 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.75x = 327,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,635.88/697.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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