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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 753.62 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 753.62 and 336.18 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 753.62 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/753.62 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 753.62 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 253,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,350.29/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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