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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.58 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.58 and 222.76 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.58 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.58 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.58 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 151,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,606.00/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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