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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 821.19 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 821.19 and 222.84 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 821.19 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/821.19 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 821.19 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 182,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,993.98/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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