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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.73, 823.10 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.73, 823.10 and 375.84 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.73 : 823.10 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.73/823.10 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.73x = 823.10 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.73x = 309,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,352.02/548.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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