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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 955.80 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 955.80 and 413 is: 569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 955.80 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/955.80 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 955.80 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 394,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,745.40/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.85

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