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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 832.13 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 832.13 and 322.94 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 832.13 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/832.13 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 832.13 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 268,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,722.29/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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