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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.21, 767.09 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.21, 767.09 and 222.63 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.21 : 767.09 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.21/767.09 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.21x = 767.09 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.21x = 170,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,777.25/511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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