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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333.09 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333.09 and 167.99 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333.09 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333.09 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333.09 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 55,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954.12/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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