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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.73, 954.45 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.73, 954.45 and 442.86 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.73 : 954.45 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.73/954.45 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.73x = 954.45 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.73x = 422,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,687.73/691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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