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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 819.33 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 819.33 and 180.93 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 819.33 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/819.33 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 819.33 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 148,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,241.38/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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