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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.80, 819.75 and 467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.80, 819.75 and 467.89 is: 702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.80 : 819.75 = 467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.80/819.75 = 467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.80x = 819.75 × 467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.80x = 383,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,552.83/545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.74

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