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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 957.02 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 957.02 and 383 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 957.02 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/957.02 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 957.02 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 366,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,538.66/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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