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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 753.98 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 753.98 and 350.28 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 753.98 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/753.98 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 753.98 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 264,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,102.36/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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