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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 953.46 and 396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 953.46 and 396.14 is: 546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 953.46 = 396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/953.46 = 396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 953.46 × 396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 377,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,698.88/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.53

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