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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 539.13 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 539.13 and 222.95 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 539.13 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/539.13 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 539.13 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 120,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,196.34/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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