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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 703.88 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 703.88 and 222.54 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 703.88 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/703.88 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 703.88 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 156,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,640.34/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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