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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 821.91 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 821.91 and 223.29 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 821.91 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/821.91 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 821.91 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 183,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,525.12/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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