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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 755.60 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 755.60 and 326.84 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 755.60 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/755.60 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 755.60 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 246,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,957.65/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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