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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 610.56 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 610.56 and 224.76 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 610.56 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/610.56 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 610.56 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 137,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,229.47/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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