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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.47, 819.70 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.47, 819.70 and 135.61 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.47 : 819.70 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.47/819.70 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.47x = 819.70 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.47x = 111,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,156.41/546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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