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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 820.70 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 820.70 and 222.22 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 820.70 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/820.70 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 820.70 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 182,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,375.95/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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