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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.00, 332.94 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.00, 332.94 and 98.53 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.00 : 332.94 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.00/332.94 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.00x = 332.94 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.00x = 32,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804.58/222.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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