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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 951.40 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 951.40 and 223.27 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 951.40 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/951.40 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 951.40 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 212,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,416.56/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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