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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.22, 756.18 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.22, 756.18 and 327 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.22 : 756.18 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.22/756.18 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.22x = 756.18 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.22x = 247,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,270.86/548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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