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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 680.59 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 680.59 and 222.46 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 680.59 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/680.59 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 680.59 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 151,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,403.27/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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