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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.03, 1,047 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.03, 1,047 and 235.76 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.03 : 1,047 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.03/1,047 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.03x = 1,047 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.03x = 246,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,840.72/698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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