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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 695.54 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 695.54 and 294.22 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 695.54 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/695.54 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 695.54 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 204,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641.78/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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