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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 820 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 820 and 354.72 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 820 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/820 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 820 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 290,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,870.40/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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