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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.07 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.07 and 122.84 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.07 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.07 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.07 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 37,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474.81/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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