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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.56 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.56 and 222.36 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.56 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.56 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.56 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 155,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.80/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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