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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 830.91 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 830.91 and 293.93 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 830.91 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/830.91 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 830.91 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 244,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,229.44/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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