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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.07, 755.91 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.07, 755.91 and 326.97 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.07 : 755.91 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.07/755.91 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.07x = 755.91 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.07x = 247,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,162.73/548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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