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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703 and 222.08 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 156,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,122.24/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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