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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.08 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.08 and 351.04 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.08 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.08 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.08 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 270,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,328.88/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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