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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 876.62 and 546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 876.62 and 546.99 is: 754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 876.62 = 546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/876.62 = 546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 876.62 × 546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 479,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,499.64/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.04

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