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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 607.85 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 607.85 and 222.75 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 607.85 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/607.85 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 607.85 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 135,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,398.59/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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