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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 821.30 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 821.30 and 200.75 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 821.30 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/821.30 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 821.30 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 164,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,875.98/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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