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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 566.30 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 566.30 and 222.77 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 566.30 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/566.30 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 566.30 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 126,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,150.71/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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