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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 546.75 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,230.19 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,230.19 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,230.19 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 672,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,606.38/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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