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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 817.11 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 817.11 and 447.34 is: 669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 817.11 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/817.11 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 817.11 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 365,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,527.66/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.43

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