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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.36 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.36 and 335.70 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.36 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.36 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.36 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 278,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,080.45/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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