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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.64 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.64 and 333.06 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.64 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.64 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.64 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 254,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,671.00/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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