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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.10 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.10 and 382.92 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.10 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.10 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.10 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 313,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,266.85/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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