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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.84 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.84 and 222.98 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.84 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.84 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.84 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 110,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,562.40/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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