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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 959.98 and 415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 959.98 and 415.81 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 959.98 = 415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/959.98 = 415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 959.98 × 415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 399,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,165.84/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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