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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 487.09 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 487.09 and 222.13 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 487.09 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/487.09 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 487.09 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 108,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,197.30/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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