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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 991.44 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 991.44 and 545.76 is: 817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 991.44 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/991.44 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 991.44 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 541,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,088.29/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.30

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