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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 953.66 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 953.66 and 415 is: 572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 953.66 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/953.66 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 953.66 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 395,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,768.90/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.75

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