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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 469.91 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 469.91 and 222.18 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 469.91 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/469.91 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 469.91 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 104,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,404.60/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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