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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 819.32 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 819.32 and 468.41 is: 701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 819.32 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/819.32 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 819.32 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 383,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,771.24/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.30

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