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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 755.99 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 755.99 and 326.81 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 755.99 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/755.99 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 755.99 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 247,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,065.35/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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