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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.10, 819.57 and 492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.10, 819.57 and 492.47 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.10 : 819.57 = 492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.10/819.57 = 492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.10x = 819.57 × 492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.10x = 403,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,613.64/547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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