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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 958.97 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 958.97 and 384.41 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 958.97 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/958.97 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 958.97 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 368,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,637.66/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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