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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.37, 954.09 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.37, 954.09 and 376.64 is: 519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.37 : 954.09 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.37/954.09 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.37x = 954.09 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.37x = 359,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,343.69/691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.76

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