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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 821.29 and 328.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 821.29 and 328.00 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 821.29 = 328.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/821.29 = 328.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 821.29 × 328.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 269,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,382.40/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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