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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 755.29 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 755.29 and 337.27 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 755.29 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/755.29 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 755.29 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 254,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,736.66/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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