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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 821.01 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 821.01 and 222.62 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 821.01 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/821.01 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 821.01 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 182,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,773.25/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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