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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,041.86 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,041.86 and 329.18 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.04 : 1,041.86 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.04/1,041.86 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.04x = 1,041.86 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.04x = 342,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,952.62/695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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