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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,041.48 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,041.48 and 438 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 1,041.48 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/1,041.48 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 1,041.48 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 456,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,168.24/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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