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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333 and 176.22 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 58,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,681.26/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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