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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.05 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.05 and 325.14 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.05 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.05 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.05 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 250,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,374.06/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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