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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 659.03 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 659.03 and 222.82 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 659.03 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/659.03 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 659.03 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 146,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,845.06/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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