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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 553.31 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 553.31 and 222.94 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 553.31 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/553.31 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 553.31 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 123,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,354.93/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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