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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 819.65 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 819.65 and 222.11 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 819.65 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/819.65 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 819.65 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 182,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,048.92/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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