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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 821.25 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 821.25 and 410.79 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 821.25 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/821.25 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 821.25 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 337,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,361.29/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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