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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.03, 958.51 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.03, 958.51 and 461.75 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.03 : 958.51 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.03/958.51 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.03x = 958.51 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.03x = 442,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,591.99/695.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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