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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 819.95 and 504.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 819.95 and 504.31 is: 756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 819.95 = 504.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/819.95 = 504.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 819.95 × 504.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 413,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,508.98/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.47

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