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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819.05 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 819.05 and 237.76 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 819.05 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/819.05 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 819.05 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 194,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,737.33/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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