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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 832.02 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 832.02 and 323.39 is: 485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 832.02 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/832.02 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 832.02 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 269,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,061.17/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.20

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