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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.78, 912.06 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.78, 912.06 and 223 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.78 : 912.06 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.78/912.06 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.78x = 912.06 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.78x = 203,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,389.38/607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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