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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 816.15 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 816.15 and 220.07 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 816.15 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/816.15 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 816.15 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 179,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,612.17/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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