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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 828.04 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 828.04 and 223.00 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 828.04 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/828.04 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 828.04 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 184,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,655.37/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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