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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.43, 696.06 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.43, 696.06 and 338.99 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.43 : 696.06 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.43/696.06 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.43x = 696.06 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.43x = 235,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,953.90/504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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