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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 830.73 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 830.73 and 380.75 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 830.73 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/830.73 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 830.73 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 316,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,300.45/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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