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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.36, 755.48 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.36, 755.48 and 326.44 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.36 : 755.48 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.36/755.48 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.36x = 755.48 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.36x = 246,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,618.89/547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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