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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 958.66 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 958.66 and 474.21 is: 653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 958.66 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/958.66 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 958.66 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 454,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,604.97/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.51

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