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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 960 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 960 and 416.16 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 960 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/960 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 960 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 399,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,513.60/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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