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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 822.62 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 822.62 and 411.89 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 822.62 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/822.62 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 822.62 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 338,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,825.87/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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