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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.46, 828.67 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.46, 828.67 and 223.30 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.46 : 828.67 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.46/828.67 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.46x = 828.67 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.46x = 185,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,040.89/552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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