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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.76 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.76 and 222.18 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.76 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.76 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.76 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 211,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,017.68/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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