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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 875.54 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 875.54 and 541.46 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 875.54 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/875.54 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 875.54 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 474,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,069.89/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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