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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 332.84 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 332.84 and 170.56 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 332.84 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/332.84 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 332.84 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 56,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769.19/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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