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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 680.76 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 680.76 and 222.89 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 680.76 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/680.76 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 680.76 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 151,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,734.60/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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