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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 820.95 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 820.95 and 331.04 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 820.95 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/820.95 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 820.95 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 271,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,763.18/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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