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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 1,045.98 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 1,045.98 and 313 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 1,045.98 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/1,045.98 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 1,045.98 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 327,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,391.74/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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