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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 657.96 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 657.96 and 222.08 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 657.96 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/657.96 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 657.96 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 146,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,119.76/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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