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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 754.88 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 754.88 and 322.97 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 754.88 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/754.88 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 754.88 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 243,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,798.20/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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