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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 333 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 333 and 163.88 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 333 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/333 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 333 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 54,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.04/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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