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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 830.27 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 830.27 and 415.92 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 830.27 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/830.27 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 830.27 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 345,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,325.90/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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