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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 819.01 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 819.01 and 155.93 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 819.01 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/819.01 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 819.01 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 127,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,704.33/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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