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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 611.02 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 611.02 and 225.24 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 611.02 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/611.02 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 611.02 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 137,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,626.14/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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