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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 830.63 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 830.63 and 245.67 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 830.63 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/830.63 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 830.63 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 204,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,064.69/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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