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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 610.05 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 610.05 and 224.30 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 610.05 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/610.05 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 610.05 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 136,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,834.22/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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