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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 764.24 and 479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 764.24 and 479.93 is: 662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 764.24 = 479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/764.24 = 479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 764.24 × 479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 366,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,775.48/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.00

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