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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 724.01 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 724.01 and 222.69 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 724.01 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/724.01 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 724.01 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 161,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,228.67/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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