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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.24, 958.87 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.24, 958.87 and 446.58 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.24 : 958.87 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.24/958.87 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.24x = 958.87 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.24x = 428,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,212.72/695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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