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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 951.28 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 951.28 and 223.42 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 951.28 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/951.28 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 951.28 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 212,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,534.98/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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