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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 333.28 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 333.28 and 130.76 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 333.28 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/333.28 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 333.28 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 43,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579.69/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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