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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 819.06 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 819.06 and 315.28 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 819.06 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/819.06 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 819.06 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 258,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,233.24/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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