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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 469.81 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 469.81 and 222.06 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 469.81 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/469.81 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 469.81 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 104,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326.01/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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