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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 952.26 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 952.26 and 424.76 is: 586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 952.26 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/952.26 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 952.26 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 404,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,481.96/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.17

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