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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.02 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.02 and 207.92 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.02 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.02 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.02 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 172,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,988.40/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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