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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 765 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 765 and 467.52 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 765 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/765 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 765 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 357,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,652.80/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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