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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 754.02 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 754.02 and 349.88 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 754.02 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/754.02 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 754.02 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 263,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,816.52/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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