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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 830.68 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 830.68 and 334.77 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 830.68 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/830.68 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 830.68 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 278,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,082.59/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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