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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 332.91 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 332.91 and 83.16 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 332.91 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/332.91 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 332.91 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 27,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684.80/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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