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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 767.41 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 767.41 and 319.98 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 767.41 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/767.41 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 767.41 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 245,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,556.99/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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