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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 695.99 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 695.99 and 330.15 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 695.99 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/695.99 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 695.99 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 229,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,779.45/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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