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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 753.59 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 753.59 and 415.19 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 753.59 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/753.59 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 753.59 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 312,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,877.19/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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