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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 334 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 334 and 195.84 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 334 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/334 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 334 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 65,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410.56/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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