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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 795.38 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 795.38 and 222 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 795.38 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/795.38 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 795.38 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 176,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,574.36/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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