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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.91, 1,063.48 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.91, 1,063.48 and 222 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.91 : 1,063.48 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.91/1,063.48 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.91x = 1,063.48 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.91x = 236,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,092.56/708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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