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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 953.84 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 953.84 and 544.86 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 953.84 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/953.84 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 953.84 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 519,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,709.26/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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