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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.94, 822.10 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.94, 822.10 and 223.56 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.94 : 822.10 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.94/822.10 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.94x = 822.10 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.94x = 183,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,788.68/547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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