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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 818.28 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 818.28 and 302.93 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 818.28 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/818.28 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 818.28 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 247,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,877.47/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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