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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 829.05 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 829.05 and 348.70 is: 521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 829.05 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/829.05 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 829.05 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 289,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,089.74/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.80

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