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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.99, 820.92 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.99, 820.92 and 222.59 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.99 : 820.92 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.99/820.92 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.99x = 820.92 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.99x = 182,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,728.58/546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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