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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 1,045.70 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 1,045.70 and 619.92 is: 928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 1,045.70 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/1,045.70 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 1,045.70 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 648,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,250.34/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.91

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