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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 754.79 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 754.79 and 337.01 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 754.79 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/754.79 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 754.79 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 254,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.09/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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