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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 333.06 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 333.06 and 59.71 is: 89.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 333.06 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/333.06 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 333.06 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 19,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.01/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.57

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