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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 607.74 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 607.74 and 222.76 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 607.74 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/607.74 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 607.74 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 135,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,380.16/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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