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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.67, 955.85 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.67, 955.85 and 377.93 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.67 : 955.85 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.67/955.85 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.67x = 955.85 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.67x = 361,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,244.39/692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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