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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.95, 821.94 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.95, 821.94 and 137.09 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.95 : 821.94 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.95/821.94 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.95x = 821.94 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.95x = 112,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,676.16/547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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