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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 963 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 963 and 403.01 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 963 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/963 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 963 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 388,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,098.63/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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