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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 487.01 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 487.01 and 222 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 487.01 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/487.01 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 487.01 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 108,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,115.11/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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