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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 830.88 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 830.88 and 322.96 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 830.88 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/830.88 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 830.88 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 268,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,341.00/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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