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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 757.57 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 757.57 and 328.06 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 757.57 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/757.57 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 757.57 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 248,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,528.41/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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