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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.82, 661.99 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.82, 661.99 and 222.15 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.82 : 661.99 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.82/661.99 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.82x = 661.99 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.82x = 147,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,061.08/441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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