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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 332.01 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 332.01 and 93 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 332.01 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/332.01 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 332.01 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 30,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,876.93/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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