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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 683.10 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 683.10 and 224.64 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 683.10 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/683.10 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 683.10 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 153,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,451.58/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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