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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 958.84 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 958.84 and 415.16 is: 572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 958.84 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/958.84 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 958.84 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 398,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,072.01/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.67

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