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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828 and 544.80 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 451,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,094.40/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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