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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 821.10 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 821.10 and 136.54 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 821.10 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/821.10 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 821.10 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 112,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108.89/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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