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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 695.96 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 695.96 and 444.96 is: 615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 695.96 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/695.96 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 695.96 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 309,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,674.36/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.46

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