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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 819.53 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 819.53 and 199.81 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 819.53 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/819.53 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 819.53 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 163,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,745.19/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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