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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 819.78 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 819.78 and 330.76 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 819.78 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/819.78 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 819.78 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 271,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,150.43/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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