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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 369.28 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 369.28 and 222.08 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 369.28 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/369.28 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 369.28 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 82,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,009.70/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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