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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 953.50 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 953.50 and 396.20 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 953.50 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/953.50 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 953.50 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 377,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,778.09/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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