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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 764.07 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 764.07 and 396.70 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 764.07 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/764.07 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 764.07 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 303,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,106.57/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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