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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 918.92 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 918.92 and 222.76 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 918.92 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/918.92 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 918.92 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 204,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,696.88/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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