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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 961.92 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 961.92 and 435 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 961.92 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/961.92 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 961.92 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 418,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,435.20/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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