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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 751.92 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 751.92 and 323.91 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 751.92 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/751.92 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 751.92 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 243,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,554.41/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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