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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 764.77 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 764.77 and 330.28 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 764.77 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/764.77 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 764.77 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 252,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,588.24/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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