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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 820.45 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 820.45 and 327.19 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 820.45 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/820.45 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 820.45 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 268,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,443.04/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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