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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 756.11 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 756.11 and 326.71 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 756.11 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/756.11 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 756.11 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 247,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,028.70/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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