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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.02 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.02 and 381.56 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.02 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.02 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.02 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 364,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,397.43/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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