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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 754.85 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 754.85 and 326.05 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 754.85 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/754.85 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 754.85 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 246,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,115.07/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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