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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 764.98 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 764.98 and 333.45 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 764.98 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/764.98 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 764.98 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 255,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,082.58/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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