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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 953.66 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 953.66 and 541.85 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 953.66 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/953.66 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 953.66 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 516,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,737.26/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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