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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 952.02 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 952.02 and 427.96 is: 590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 952.02 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/952.02 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 952.02 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 407,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426.48/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.44

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