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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 754.27 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 754.27 and 381.08 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 754.27 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/754.27 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 754.27 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 287,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,438.14/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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