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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.40 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.40 and 302.20 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.40 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.40 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.40 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 247,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,320.48/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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