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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 953.62 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 953.62 and 396.29 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 953.62 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/953.62 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 953.62 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 377,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,911.46/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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