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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 950.78 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 950.78 and 222.77 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 950.78 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/950.78 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 950.78 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 211,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,808.19/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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