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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.18 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.18 and 119.44 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.18 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.18 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.18 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 39,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795.02/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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