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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.70, 954.52 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.70, 954.52 and 396.94 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.70 : 954.52 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.70/954.52 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.70x = 954.52 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.70x = 378,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,887.17/691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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