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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.13, 757.74 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.13, 757.74 and 328 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.13 : 757.74 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.13/757.74 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.13x = 757.74 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.13x = 248,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,538.72/549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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