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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 818.91 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 818.91 and 363.54 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 818.91 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/818.91 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 818.91 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 297,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,705.01/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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