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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 657.32 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 657.32 and 222.15 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 657.32 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/657.32 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 657.32 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 146,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.64/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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