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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.83, 703.80 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.83, 703.80 and 222.66 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.83 : 703.80 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.83/703.80 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.83x = 703.80 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.83x = 156,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,708.11/469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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