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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 819 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 819 and 237.69 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 819 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/819 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 819 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 194,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,668.11/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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