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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 830.34 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 830.34 and 297 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 830.34 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/830.34 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 830.34 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 246,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,610.98/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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