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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 753.04 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 753.04 and 324.83 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 753.04 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/753.04 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 753.04 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 244,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,609.98/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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