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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.43, 952.79 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.43, 952.79 and 395.69 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.43 : 952.79 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.43/952.79 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.43x = 952.79 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.43x = 377,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,009.48/690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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