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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 953.99 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 953.99 and 442.83 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 953.99 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/953.99 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 953.99 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 422,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,453.18/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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