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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 755.88 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 755.88 and 326.73 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 755.88 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/755.88 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 755.88 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 246,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,968.67/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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