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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.95, 756.08 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.95, 756.08 and 326.91 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.95 : 756.08 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.95/756.08 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.95x = 756.08 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.95x = 247,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,164.70/547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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