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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 332.01 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 332.01 and 129.67 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 332.01 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/332.01 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 332.01 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 43,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.91/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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