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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.80, 822.12 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.80, 822.12 and 223.44 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.80 : 822.12 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.80/822.12 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.80x = 822.12 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.80x = 183,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,694.49/547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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