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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 608.06 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 608.06 and 222.73 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 608.06 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/608.06 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 608.06 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 135,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,433.20/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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