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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757.08 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757.08 and 215.98 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757.08 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757.08 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757.08 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 163,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,514.14/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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