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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.31, 816.93 and 219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.31, 816.93 and 219.91 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.31 : 816.93 = 219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.31/816.93 = 219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.31x = 816.93 × 219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.31x = 179,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,651.08/544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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