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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.02 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.02 and 119.55 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.02 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.02 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.02 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 39,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812.54/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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