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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 957 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 957 and 444.72 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 957 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/957 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 957 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 425,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,597.04/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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