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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 816.95 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 816.95 and 220.10 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 816.95 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/816.95 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 816.95 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 179,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,807.16/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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