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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.97, 963.42 and 476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.97, 963.42 and 476.84 is: 658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.97 : 963.42 = 476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.97/963.42 = 476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.97x = 963.42 × 476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.97x = 459,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,397.19/697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.19

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