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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 598.76 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 598.76 and 110.62 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 598.76 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/598.76 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 598.76 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 66,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.83/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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