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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 819.18 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 819.18 and 156.04 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 819.18 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/819.18 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 819.18 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 127,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,823.51/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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