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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 489.80 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 489.80 and 222.23 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 489.80 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/489.80 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 489.80 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 108,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,848.25/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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