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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 764.91 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 764.91 and 367.80 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 764.91 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/764.91 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 764.91 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 281,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,333.90/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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