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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828.83 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828.83 and 444.99 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828.83 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828.83 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828.83 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 368,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,825.28/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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