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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 955.77 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 955.77 and 226.22 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 955.77 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/955.77 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 955.77 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 216,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,209.72/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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