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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 956.96 and 589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 956.96 and 589.91 is: 812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 956.96 = 589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/956.96 = 589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 956.96 × 589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 564,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,518.07/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.21

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