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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,367.89 and 547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,367.89 and 547.43 is: 821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,367.89 = 547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,367.89 = 547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,367.89 × 547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 748,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,824.02/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.96

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