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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.91, 963.12 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.91, 963.12 and 383.18 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.91 : 963.12 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.91/963.12 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.91x = 963.12 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.91x = 369,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,048.32/697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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