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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 547.95 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 547.95 and 221.04 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 547.95 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/547.95 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 547.95 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 121,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,118.87/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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