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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 633.06 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 633.06 and 265.66 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 633.06 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/633.06 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 633.06 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 168,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,177.14/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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