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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.99, 951.42 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.99, 951.42 and 223.14 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.99 : 951.42 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.99/951.42 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.99x = 951.42 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.99x = 212,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,299.86/633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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