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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.52, 958.40 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.52, 958.40 and 384 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.52 : 958.40 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.52/958.40 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.52x = 958.40 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.52x = 368,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,025.60/694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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