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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 818.93 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 818.93 and 199.22 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 818.93 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/818.93 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 818.93 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 163,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,147.23/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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