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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.19, 951.05 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.19, 951.05 and 374.44 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.19 : 951.05 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.19/951.05 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.19x = 951.05 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.19x = 356,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,111.16/689.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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