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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 964.59 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 964.59 and 384.26 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 964.59 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/964.59 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 964.59 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 370,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653.35/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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