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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.90 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.90 and 222.01 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.90 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.90 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.90 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 125,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,188.92/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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