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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 625.44 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 625.44 and 221.94 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 625.44 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/625.44 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 625.44 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 138,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,810.15/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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