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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 883.55 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 883.55 and 547.80 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 883.55 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/883.55 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 883.55 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 484,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,005.95/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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