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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 830.98 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 830.98 and 322.76 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 830.98 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/830.98 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 830.98 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 268,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,207.10/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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