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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 819.90 and 200.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 819.90 and 200.00 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 819.90 = 200.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/819.90 = 200.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 819.90 × 200.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 163,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,975.90/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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