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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 963.06 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 963.06 and 435.64 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 963.06 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/963.06 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 963.06 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 419,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,547.46/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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