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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 819.12 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 819.12 and 221.39 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 819.12 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/819.12 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 819.12 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 181,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,340.88/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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