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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 959 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 959 and 380.18 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 959 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/959 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 959 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 364,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,592.62/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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