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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 954.96 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 954.96 and 381.50 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 954.96 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/954.96 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 954.96 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 364,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,317.24/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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