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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 498.08 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 498.08 and 222.32 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 498.08 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/498.08 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 498.08 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 110,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,734.95/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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