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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 752.04 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 752.04 and 390 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 752.04 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/752.04 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 752.04 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 293,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,295.60/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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