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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 819.04 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 819.04 and 253.85 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 819.04 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/819.04 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 819.04 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 207,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,913.30/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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