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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.52 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.52 and 545.40 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.52 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.52 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.52 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 521,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,140.61/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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