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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.81, 822.68 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.81, 822.68 and 219.66 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.81 : 822.68 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.81/822.68 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.81x = 822.68 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.81x = 180,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,706.53/548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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