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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.04, 1,040.33 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.04, 1,040.33 and 328.39 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.04 : 1,040.33 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.04/1,040.33 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.04x = 1,040.33 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.04x = 341,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,636.09/694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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