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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 755.94 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 755.94 and 348.82 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 755.94 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/755.94 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 755.94 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 263,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,686.99/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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