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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 963 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 963 and 532.29 is: 734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 963 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/963 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 963 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 512,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,595.27/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.24

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