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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 609.06 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 609.06 and 223.93 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 609.06 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/609.06 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 609.06 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 136,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,383.76/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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