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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.13, 960.15 and 433.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.13, 960.15 and 433.69 is: 598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.13 : 960.15 = 433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.13/960.15 = 433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.13x = 960.15 × 433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.13x = 416,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,406.68/696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.18

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