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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 818.46 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 818.46 and 351.05 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 818.46 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/818.46 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 818.46 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 287,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,316.29/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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