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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 468.32 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 468.32 and 222.75 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 468.32 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/468.32 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 468.32 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 104,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,317.17/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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