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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 820.59 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 820.59 and 354.25 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 820.59 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/820.59 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 820.59 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 290,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,694.01/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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