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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 765.27 and 526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 765.27 and 526.93 is: 727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 765.27 = 526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/765.27 = 526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 765.27 × 526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 403,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,243.72/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.06

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