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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.06, 755.99 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.06, 755.99 and 326.87 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.06 : 755.99 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.06/755.99 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.06x = 755.99 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.06x = 247,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,110.45/548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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