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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.95, 1,052.91 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.95, 1,052.91 and 548 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.95 : 1,052.91 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.95/1,052.91 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.95x = 1,052.91 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.95x = 576,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,996.05/701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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