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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 699.30 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 699.30 and 222.93 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 699.30 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/699.30 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 699.30 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 155,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,894.95/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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