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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.02 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.02 and 397.22 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.02 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.02 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.02 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 379,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,353.04/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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