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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 952.91 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 952.91 and 375.77 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 952.91 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/952.91 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 952.91 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 358,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,077.19/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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