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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.02, 822.96 and 499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.02, 822.96 and 499.23 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.02 : 822.96 = 499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.02/822.96 = 499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.02x = 822.96 × 499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.02x = 410,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,846.32/547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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