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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 403.38 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 403.38 and 222.75 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 403.38 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/403.38 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 403.38 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 89,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,852.90/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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