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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.06 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.06 and 65.96 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.06 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.06 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.06 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 21,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772.36/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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