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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 552.18 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 552.18 and 222.23 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 552.18 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/552.18 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 552.18 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 122,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,711.46/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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