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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 956.88 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 956.88 and 687.84 is: 946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 956.88 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/956.88 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 956.88 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 658,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,180.34/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.97

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