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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.97, 645.57 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.97, 645.57 and 222.71 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.97 : 645.57 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.97/645.57 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.97x = 645.57 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.97x = 143,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771.67/430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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