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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.07, 754.86 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.07, 754.86 and 337.49 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.07 : 754.86 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.07/754.86 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.07x = 754.86 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.07x = 254,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,753.93/547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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