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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 821.44 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 821.44 and 222.92 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 821.44 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/821.44 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 821.44 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 183,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,115.40/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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