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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.96 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.96 and 377.27 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.96 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.96 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.96 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 360,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,271.57/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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