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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 819.72 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 819.72 and 329.67 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 819.72 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/819.72 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 819.72 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 270,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,237.09/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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