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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 952.87 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 952.87 and 375.76 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 952.87 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/952.87 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 952.87 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 358,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,050.43/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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