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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 487.95 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 487.95 and 222.94 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 487.95 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/487.95 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 487.95 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 108,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.57/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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