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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.45 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.45 and 112.93 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.45 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.45 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.45 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 37,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430.65/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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