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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 680.59 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 680.59 and 222.60 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 680.59 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/680.59 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 680.59 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 151,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,498.78/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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