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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 477.99 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 477.99 and 222.30 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 477.99 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/477.99 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 477.99 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 106,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,257.18/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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