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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 761.56 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 761.56 and 330.92 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 761.56 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/761.56 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 761.56 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 252,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,015.44/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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