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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 959.67 and 446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 959.67 and 446.79 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 959.67 = 446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/959.67 = 446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 959.67 × 446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 428,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,770.96/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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