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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.77, 822.93 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.77, 822.93 and 219.64 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.77 : 822.93 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.77/822.93 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.77x = 822.93 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.77x = 180,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,748.35/548.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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