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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.75, 696.59 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.75, 696.59 and 336.41 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.75 : 696.59 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.75/696.59 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.75x = 696.59 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.75x = 234,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,338.16/504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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