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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 754.09 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 754.09 and 297.76 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 754.09 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/754.09 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 754.09 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 224,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,537.84/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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