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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.71, 765.55 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.71, 765.55 and 333.63 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.71 : 765.55 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.71/765.55 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.71x = 765.55 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.71x = 255,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,410.45/554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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