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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.97, 951.07 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.97, 951.07 and 223.12 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.97 : 951.07 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.97/951.07 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.97x = 951.07 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.97x = 212,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202.74/633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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