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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 818.40 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 818.40 and 363.66 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 818.40 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/818.40 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 818.40 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 297,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,619.34/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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