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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.55, 1,041.36 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.55, 1,041.36 and 329 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.55 : 1,041.36 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.55/1,041.36 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.55x = 1,041.36 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.55x = 342,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,607.44/694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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