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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 695.54 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 695.54 and 356.90 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 695.54 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/695.54 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 695.54 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 248,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,236.44/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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