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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 818.12 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 818.12 and 484.70 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 818.12 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/818.12 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 818.12 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 396,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,536.25/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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