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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 764.80 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 764.80 and 454.76 is: 626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 764.80 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/764.80 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 764.80 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 347,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,800.09/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.99

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