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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 959.99 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 959.99 and 468.81 is: 646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 959.99 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/959.99 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 959.99 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 450,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,054.08/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.97

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