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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.95, 822.08 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.95, 822.08 and 223.55 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.95 : 822.08 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.95/822.08 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.95x = 822.08 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.95x = 183,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775.98/547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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