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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 818.04 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 818.04 and 301.83 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 818.04 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/818.04 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 818.04 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 246,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,909.01/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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