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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 699 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 699 and 222.76 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 699 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/699 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 699 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 155,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,709.24/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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