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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 754.94 and 310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 754.94 and 310.91 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 754.94 = 310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/754.94 = 310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 754.94 × 310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 234,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,713.07/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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