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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.05, 954.96 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.05, 954.96 and 408.46 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.05 : 954.96 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.05/954.96 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.05x = 954.96 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.05x = 390,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,066.37/692.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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