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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 765.64 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 765.64 and 333.84 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 765.64 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/765.64 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 765.64 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 255,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,601.26/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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