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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 696.07 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 696.07 and 347.05 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 696.07 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/696.07 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 696.07 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 241,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,571.09/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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