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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.76 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.76 and 84.96 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.76 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.76 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.76 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 28,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.29/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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