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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 680.47 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 680.47 and 222.84 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 680.47 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/680.47 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 680.47 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 151,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,635.38/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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