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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 832.64 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 832.64 and 335.62 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 832.64 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/832.64 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 832.64 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 279,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,450.64/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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