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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.94, 754.82 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.94, 754.82 and 325.90 is: 449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.94 : 754.82 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.94/754.82 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.94x = 754.82 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.94x = 245,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,995.84/546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.77

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