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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 819.53 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 819.53 and 327.54 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 819.53 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/819.53 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 819.53 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 268,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,433.36/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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