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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 657.96 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 657.96 and 222.76 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 657.96 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/657.96 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 657.96 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 146,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.17/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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