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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 611.01 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 611.01 and 224.55 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 611.01 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/611.01 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 611.01 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 137,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202.30/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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