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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 834.09 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 834.09 and 363.25 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 834.09 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/834.09 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 834.09 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 302,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,983.19/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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