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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 819.83 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 819.83 and 373.07 is: 559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 819.83 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/819.83 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 819.83 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 305,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,854.16/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.31

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