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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 818.88 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 818.88 and 135.06 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 818.88 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/818.88 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 818.88 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 110,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,597.93/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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