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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.55 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.55 and 222.03 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.55 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.55 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.55 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 104,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253.08/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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