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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 820.01 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 820.01 and 438.64 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 820.01 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/820.01 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 820.01 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 359,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,682.89/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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