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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 819.92 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 819.92 and 330.08 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 819.92 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/819.92 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 819.92 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 270,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,635.92/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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