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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 952.94 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 952.94 and 375.81 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 952.94 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/952.94 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 952.94 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 358,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,123.58/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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