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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 830.90 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 830.90 and 467.82 is: 700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 830.90 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/830.90 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 830.90 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 388,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,711.64/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.91

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