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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 953.09 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 953.09 and 375.91 is: 518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 953.09 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/953.09 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 953.09 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 358,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,276.06/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.74

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