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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 821.38 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 821.38 and 222.93 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 821.38 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/821.38 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 821.38 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 183,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,112.85/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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