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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 629.63 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 629.63 and 222 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 629.63 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/629.63 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 629.63 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 139,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,777.86/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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