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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 506 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 506 and 222.22 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 506 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/506 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 506 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 112,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,443.32/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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