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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 366.68 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 366.68 and 222.32 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 366.68 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/366.68 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 366.68 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 81,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520.30/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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