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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 954.62 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 954.62 and 552.08 is: 762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 954.62 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/954.62 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 954.62 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 527,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,026.61/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.66

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