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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 754.62 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 754.62 and 325.85 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 754.62 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/754.62 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 754.62 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 245,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,889.15/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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