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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 819.68 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 819.68 and 302.70 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 819.68 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/819.68 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 819.68 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 248,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,115.62/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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