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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.29, 753.91 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.29, 753.91 and 325.25 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.29 : 753.91 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.29/753.91 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.29x = 753.91 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.29x = 245,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,204.64/546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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