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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 958.68 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 958.68 and 547.80 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 958.68 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/958.68 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 958.68 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 525,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,164.90/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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