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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 819.48 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 819.48 and 341.39 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 819.48 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/819.48 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 819.48 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 279,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,762.28/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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