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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 520.86 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 520.86 and 222.18 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 520.86 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/520.86 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 520.86 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 115,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,724.67/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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