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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 958.72 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 958.72 and 432.96 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 958.72 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/958.72 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 958.72 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 415,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,087.41/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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