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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.22 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.22 and 334.96 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.22 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.22 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.22 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 256,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,988.01/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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