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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,035.27 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,035.27 and 382.44 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,035.27 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,035.27 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,035.27 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 395,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,928.66/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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