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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 994.15 and 546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 994.15 and 546.25 is: 820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 994.15 = 546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/994.15 = 546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 994.15 × 546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 543,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,051.43/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.25

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