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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 333.28 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 333.28 and 107.84 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 333.28 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/333.28 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 333.28 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 35,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940.92/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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