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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 333.01 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 333.01 and 59.73 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 333.01 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/333.01 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 333.01 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 19,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.51/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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