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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 818.10 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 818.10 and 220.86 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 818.10 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/818.10 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 818.10 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 180,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,685.57/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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