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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 753.09 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 753.09 and 324.68 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 753.09 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/753.09 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 753.09 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 244,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,509.50/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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