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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 333.03 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 333.03 and 167.83 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 333.03 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/333.03 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 333.03 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 55,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892.42/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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