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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 819.45 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 819.45 and 384.30 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 819.45 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/819.45 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 819.45 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 314,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,916.17/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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