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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.58 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.58 and 329.73 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.58 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.58 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.58 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 229,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,353.59/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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