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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 477.78 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 477.78 and 222.03 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 477.78 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/477.78 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 477.78 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 106,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,081.49/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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