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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 954.91 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 954.91 and 393.24 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 954.91 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/954.91 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 954.91 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 375,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,508.81/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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