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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 819.02 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 819.02 and 237.92 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 819.02 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/819.02 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 819.02 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 194,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,861.24/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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