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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 825.96 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 825.96 and 455.28 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 825.96 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/825.96 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 825.96 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 376,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,043.07/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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