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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 819.72 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 819.72 and 354.32 is: 530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 819.72 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/819.72 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 819.72 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 290,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,443.19/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.70

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