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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 695.25 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 695.25 and 329.58 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 695.25 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/695.25 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 695.25 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 229,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,140.50/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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