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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.95, 825.22 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.95, 825.22 and 330.64 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.95 : 825.22 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.95/825.22 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.95x = 825.22 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.95x = 272,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,849.09/549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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