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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 819.42 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 819.42 and 351.09 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 819.42 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/819.42 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 819.42 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 287,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,686.07/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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