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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 833.19 and 484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 833.19 and 484.09 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 833.19 = 484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/833.19 = 484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 833.19 × 484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 403,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,338.95/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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