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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.64 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.64 and 353.25 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.64 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.64 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.64 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 289,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,184.58/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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