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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 657.90 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 657.90 and 222.30 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 657.90 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/657.90 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 657.90 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 146,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,251.17/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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