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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 753.45 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 753.45 and 336.14 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 753.45 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/753.45 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 753.45 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 253,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,260.92/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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