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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 695.64 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 695.64 and 346.64 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 695.64 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/695.64 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 695.64 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 241,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,136.65/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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