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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 331.67 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 331.67 and 82.22 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 331.67 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/331.67 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 331.67 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 27,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270.16/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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