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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 753.33 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 753.33 and 390.93 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 753.33 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/753.33 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 753.33 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 294,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,499.30/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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