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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 819.15 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 819.15 and 329.64 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 819.15 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/819.15 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 819.15 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 270,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,024.61/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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