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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.07, 957.81 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.07, 957.81 and 399.33 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.07 : 957.81 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.07/957.81 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.07x = 957.81 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.07x = 382,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,475.48/694.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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