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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 953.22 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 953.22 and 376 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 953.22 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/953.22 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 953.22 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 358,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,410.72/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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