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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 821.07 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 821.07 and 403.92 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 821.07 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/821.07 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 821.07 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 331,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,646.59/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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