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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 821.16 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 821.16 and 352.68 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 821.16 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/821.16 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 821.16 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 289,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,606.71/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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