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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 608.61 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 608.61 and 222.92 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 608.61 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/608.61 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 608.61 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 135,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,671.34/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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