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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 459.42 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 459.42 and 222.52 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 459.42 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/459.42 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 459.42 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 102,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,230.14/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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