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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 819.15 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 819.15 and 373.47 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 819.15 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/819.15 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 819.15 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 305,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,927.95/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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