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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 819.62 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 819.62 and 302.76 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 819.62 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/819.62 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 819.62 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 248,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,146.64/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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