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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 819.79 and 384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 819.79 and 384.53 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 819.79 = 384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/819.79 = 384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 819.79 × 384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 315,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,228.79/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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