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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 820.98 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 820.98 and 355.06 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 820.98 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/820.98 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 820.98 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 291,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,497.16/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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