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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 822.60 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 822.60 and 432.90 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 822.60 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/822.60 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 822.60 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 356,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,103.54/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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