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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 956.20 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 956.20 and 441 is: 608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 956.20 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/956.20 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 956.20 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 421,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,684.20/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.49

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