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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 755.74 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 755.74 and 326.62 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 755.74 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/755.74 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 755.74 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 246,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,838.17/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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