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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 764.10 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 764.10 and 357.48 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 764.10 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/764.10 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 764.10 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 273,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,150.47/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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