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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 954.93 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 954.93 and 377.27 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 954.93 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/954.93 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 954.93 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 360,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,266.44/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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