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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 821.35 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 821.35 and 450.73 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 821.35 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/821.35 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 821.35 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 370,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,207.09/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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