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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 993.26 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 993.26 and 223.44 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 993.26 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/993.26 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 993.26 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 221,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,932.90/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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