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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 822.46 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 822.46 and 223.44 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 822.46 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/822.46 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 822.46 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 183,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,770.46/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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