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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.81, 754.61 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.81, 754.61 and 325.99 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.81 : 754.61 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.81/754.61 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.81x = 754.61 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.81x = 245,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,994.24/546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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