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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 814.97 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 814.97 and 219.22 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 814.97 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/814.97 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 814.97 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 178,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,656.63/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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