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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 953.73 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 953.73 and 396.36 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 953.73 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/953.73 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 953.73 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 378,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,020.42/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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