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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 694.96 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 694.96 and 329 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 694.96 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/694.96 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 694.96 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 228,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,641.84/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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