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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 698.93 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 698.93 and 222.25 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 698.93 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/698.93 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 698.93 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 155,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,337.19/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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