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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 958.86 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 958.86 and 415.12 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 958.86 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/958.86 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 958.86 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 398,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,041.96/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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