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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.70, 955.92 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.70, 955.92 and 377.97 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.70 : 955.92 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.70/955.92 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.70x = 955.92 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.70x = 361,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,309.08/692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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