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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 330.87 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 330.87 and 134.09 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 330.87 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/330.87 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 330.87 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 44,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366.36/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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