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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 633.14 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 633.14 and 129.62 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 633.14 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/633.14 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 633.14 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 82,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,067.61/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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