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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 695.02 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 695.02 and 326.70 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 695.02 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/695.02 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 695.02 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 227,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,063.03/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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