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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 959.90 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 959.90 and 415.83 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 959.90 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/959.90 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 959.90 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 399,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,153.14/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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