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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.63 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.63 and 222.68 is: 334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.63 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.63 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.63 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 146,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,663.73/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.00

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