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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 958.95 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 958.95 and 446.06 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 958.95 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/958.95 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 958.95 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 427,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,749.24/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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