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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 819 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 819 and 302.46 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 819 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/819 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 819 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 247,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,714.74/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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