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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 757.69 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 757.69 and 325.03 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 757.69 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/757.69 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 757.69 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 246,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,271.98/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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