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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 680.86 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 680.86 and 222.46 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 680.86 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/680.86 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 680.86 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 151,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,465.27/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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