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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 951.94 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 951.94 and 437.96 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 951.94 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/951.94 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 951.94 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 416,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,907.98/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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