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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.11, 644.22 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.11, 644.22 and 223.82 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.11 : 644.22 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.11/644.22 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.11x = 644.22 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.11x = 144,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,189.32/429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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