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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 830.84 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 830.84 and 323.04 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 830.84 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/830.84 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 830.84 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 268,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,394.55/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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