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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 908.77 and 554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 908.77 and 554.55 is: 764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 908.77 = 554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/908.77 = 554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 908.77 × 554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 503,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,954.65/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.92

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