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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 833.36 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 833.36 and 468.36 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 833.36 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/833.36 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 833.36 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 390,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,310.15/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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