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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 819.45 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 819.45 and 135.44 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 819.45 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/819.45 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 819.45 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 110,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,988.36/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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