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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 821.28 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 821.28 and 325.08 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 821.28 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/821.28 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 821.28 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 266,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,983.24/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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