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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.24 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.24 and 224.47 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.24 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.24 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.24 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 138,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,776.33/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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