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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.62, 695.49 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.62, 695.49 and 329.06 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.62 : 695.49 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.62/695.49 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.62x = 695.49 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.62x = 228,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,858.44/503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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