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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.05, 819.63 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.05, 819.63 and 327.54 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.05 : 819.63 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.05/819.63 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.05x = 819.63 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.05x = 268,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,461.61/547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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