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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.46, 819.67 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.46, 819.67 and 135.59 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.46 : 819.67 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.46/819.67 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.46x = 819.67 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.46x = 111,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,134.96/546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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