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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 662.73 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 662.73 and 222.36 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 662.73 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/662.73 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 662.73 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 147,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,364.64/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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