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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 957 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 957 and 382.96 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 957 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/957 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 957 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 366,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,492.72/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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