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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 818.12 and 350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 818.12 and 350.89 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 818.12 = 350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/818.12 = 350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 818.12 × 350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 287,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,068.96/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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