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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 818.01 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 818.01 and 220.62 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 818.01 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/818.01 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 818.01 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 180,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,469.37/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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