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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 953.94 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 953.94 and 380.75 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 953.94 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/953.94 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 953.94 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 363,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,212.66/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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