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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 795.32 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 795.32 and 222.18 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 795.32 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/795.32 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 795.32 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 176,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,703.09/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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