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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.03 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.03 and 125.98 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.03 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.03 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.03 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 41,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.12/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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