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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 964.49 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 964.49 and 384.16 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 964.49 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/964.49 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 964.49 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 370,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,514.15/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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