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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 752.94 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 752.94 and 447 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 752.94 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/752.94 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 752.94 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 336,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,564.18/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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