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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 333.82 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 333.82 and 164.52 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 333.82 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/333.82 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 333.82 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 54,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,920.27/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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