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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 764.96 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 764.96 and 347.36 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 764.96 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/764.96 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 764.96 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 265,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,716.51/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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