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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 818.28 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 818.28 and 220.73 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 818.28 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/818.28 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 818.28 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 180,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614.85/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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