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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,041.75 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,041.75 and 329.73 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 1,041.75 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/1,041.75 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 1,041.75 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 343,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,496.23/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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