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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.03, 1,048.95 and 643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.03, 1,048.95 and 643.95 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.03 : 1,048.95 = 643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.03/1,048.95 = 643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.03x = 1,048.95 × 643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.03x = 675,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,471.35/699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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