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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.20 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.20 and 223.92 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.20 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.20 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.20 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 152,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,758.22/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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