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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 821.40 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 821.40 and 466.40 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 821.40 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/821.40 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 821.40 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 383,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,100.96/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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