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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 819.43 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 819.43 and 372.91 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 819.43 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/819.43 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 819.43 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 305,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,567.68/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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