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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.11, 953.95 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.11, 953.95 and 425.64 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.11 : 953.95 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.11/953.95 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.11x = 953.95 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.11x = 406,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,033.44/691.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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