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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 822.24 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 822.24 and 332.08 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 822.24 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/822.24 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 822.24 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 273,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,049.46/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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