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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 754.92 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 754.92 and 351 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 754.92 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/754.92 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 754.92 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 264,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,976.92/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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