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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 333.54 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 333.54 and 176.64 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 333.54 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/333.54 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 333.54 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 58,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.51/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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