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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 954.82 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 954.82 and 440 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 954.82 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/954.82 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 954.82 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 420,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,120.80/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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