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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 819.77 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 819.77 and 135.65 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 819.77 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/819.77 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 819.77 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 111,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,201.12/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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