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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 608.11 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 608.11 and 222.75 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 608.11 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/608.11 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 608.11 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 135,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,455.95/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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