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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.86, 982.29 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.86, 982.29 and 222 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.86 : 982.29 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.86/982.29 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.86x = 982.29 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.86x = 218,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,067.27/654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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