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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.14, 822.22 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.14, 822.22 and 137.28 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.14 : 822.22 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.14/822.22 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.14x = 822.22 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.14x = 112,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,874.36/548.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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