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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,250.76 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,250.76 and 699.30 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,250.76 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,250.76 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,250.76 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 874,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,656.47/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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