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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 333.04 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 333.04 and 108 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 333.04 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/333.04 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 333.04 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 35,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.32/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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