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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.91, 1,046.57 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.91, 1,046.57 and 351.03 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.91 : 1,046.57 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.91/1,046.57 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.91x = 1,046.57 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.91x = 367,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,375.71/697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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