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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 828.90 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 828.90 and 347.64 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 828.90 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/828.90 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 828.90 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 288,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,158.80/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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