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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.72 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.72 and 383.50 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.72 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.72 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.72 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 367,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,285.62/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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