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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.07, 819.80 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.07, 819.80 and 254.66 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.07 : 819.80 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.07/819.80 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.07x = 819.80 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.07x = 208,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,766.17/547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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