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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.25, 819.91 and 425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.25, 819.91 and 425.83 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.25 : 819.91 = 425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.25/819.91 = 425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.25x = 819.91 × 425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.25x = 349,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,142.28/546.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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