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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 821.94 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 821.94 and 206.04 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 821.94 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/821.94 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 821.94 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 169,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,352.52/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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