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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 659.01 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 659.01 and 222.77 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 659.01 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/659.01 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 659.01 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 146,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,806.54/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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