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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.18, 754.88 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.18, 754.88 and 326.06 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.18 : 754.88 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.18/754.88 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.18x = 754.88 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.18x = 246,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,136.17/547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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