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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 621.87 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 621.87 and 222.34 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 621.87 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/621.87 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 621.87 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 138,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,266.58/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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