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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 883.94 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 883.94 and 547.52 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 883.94 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/883.94 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 883.94 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 483,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,974.83/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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