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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 822.03 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 822.03 and 163.28 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 822.03 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/822.03 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 822.03 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 134,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,221.06/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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