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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.68 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.68 and 222.58 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.68 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.68 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.68 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 138,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,596.11/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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