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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 770.10 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 770.10 and 333.97 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 770.10 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/770.10 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 770.10 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 257,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,187.12/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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