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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.11, 723.69 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.11, 723.69 and 222.75 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.11 : 723.69 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.11/723.69 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.11x = 723.69 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.11x = 161,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,201.95/483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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