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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 695.70 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 695.70 and 297 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 695.70 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/695.70 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 695.70 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 206,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,622.90/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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