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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 490.04 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 490.04 and 222.42 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 490.04 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/490.04 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 490.04 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 108,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,994.70/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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