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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 816.39 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 816.39 and 219.90 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 816.39 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/816.39 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 816.39 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 179,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,524.16/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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