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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 955.02 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 955.02 and 470.97 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 955.02 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/955.02 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 955.02 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 449,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,785.77/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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