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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 469.93 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 469.93 and 222.69 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 469.93 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/469.93 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 469.93 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 104,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,649.89/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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