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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.47, 819.68 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.47, 819.68 and 135.59 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.47 : 819.68 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.47/819.68 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.47x = 819.68 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.47x = 111,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,142.80/546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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