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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.77, 795.97 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.77, 795.97 and 222.54 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.77 : 795.97 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.77/795.97 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.77x = 795.97 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.77x = 177,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,135.16/530.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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