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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 952.83 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 952.83 and 375.75 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 952.83 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/952.83 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 952.83 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 358,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,020.89/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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