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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 680.66 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 680.66 and 222.83 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 680.66 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/680.66 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 680.66 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 151,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,666.95/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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