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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.29, 821.67 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.29, 821.67 and 352.96 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.29 : 821.67 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.29/821.67 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.29x = 821.67 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.29x = 290,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,016.64/548.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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