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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 752.11 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 752.11 and 295.75 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 752.11 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/752.11 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 752.11 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 222,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,436.53/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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