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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.63, 950.87 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.63, 950.87 and 222.77 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.63 : 950.87 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.63/950.87 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.63x = 950.87 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.63x = 211,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,828.24/633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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