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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.21, 698.77 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.21, 698.77 and 222.18 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.21 : 698.77 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.21/698.77 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.21x = 698.77 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.21x = 155,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,252.72/466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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