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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 633.33 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 633.33 and 268.19 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 633.33 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/633.33 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 633.33 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 169,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,852.77/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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