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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 467 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 467 and 222 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 467 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/467 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 467 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 103,674
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,674/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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