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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 820.94 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 820.94 and 222.64 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 820.94 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/820.94 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 820.94 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 182,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,774.08/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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