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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 828.60 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 828.60 and 536.20 is: 801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 828.60 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/828.60 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 828.60 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 444,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,295.32/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.95

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