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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 819.05 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 819.05 and 327.02 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 819.05 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/819.05 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 819.05 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 267,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,840.00/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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