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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 821.10 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 821.10 and 316.25 is: 474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 821.10 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/821.10 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 821.10 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 259,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,668.77/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.00

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