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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 954.93 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 954.93 and 471.33 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 954.93 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/954.93 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 954.93 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 450,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,087.16/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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