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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 754.62 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 754.62 and 319.04 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 754.62 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/754.62 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 754.62 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 240,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,753.96/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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