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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 768.08 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 768.08 and 335.63 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 768.08 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/768.08 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 768.08 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 257,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,789.01/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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