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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.25 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.25 and 222.87 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.25 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.25 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.25 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 151,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,830.19/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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