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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.97, 822.35 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.97, 822.35 and 411.28 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.97 : 822.35 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.97/822.35 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.97x = 822.35 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.97x = 338,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,215.08/547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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