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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.86 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.86 and 222.42 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.86 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.86 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.86 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 135,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,200.22/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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