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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 680.84 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 680.84 and 222.39 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 680.84 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/680.84 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 680.84 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 151,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,411.73/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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