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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.25, 958.08 and 383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.25, 958.08 and 383.75 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.25 : 958.08 = 383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.25/958.08 = 383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.25x = 958.08 × 383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.25x = 367,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,663.20/694.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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