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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.19, 958.37 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.19, 958.37 and 429.46 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.19 : 958.37 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.19/958.37 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.19x = 958.37 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.19x = 411,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,579.45/695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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