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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 606.76 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 606.76 and 231.22 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 606.76 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/606.76 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 606.76 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 140,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295.05/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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