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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 754.97 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 754.97 and 326.03 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 754.97 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/754.97 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 754.97 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 246,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,139.30/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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