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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.00, 764.46 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.00, 764.46 and 332.96 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.00 : 764.46 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.00/764.46 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.00x = 764.46 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.00x = 254,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,530.78/554.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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