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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 821.03 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 821.03 and 300.48 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 821.03 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/821.03 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 821.03 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 246,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,701.59/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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