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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 818.26 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 818.26 and 350.99 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 818.26 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/818.26 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 818.26 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 287,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,199.32/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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