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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 819.59 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 819.59 and 341.46 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 819.59 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/819.59 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 819.59 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 279,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,855.49/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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