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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 333.10 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 333.10 and 176.40 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 333.10 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/333.10 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 333.10 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 58,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758.84/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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