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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 753.62 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 753.62 and 325 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 753.62 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/753.62 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 753.62 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 244,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,926.50/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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