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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 751.88 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 751.88 and 528.44 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 751.88 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/751.88 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 751.88 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 397,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,323.47/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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