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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 453.76 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 453.76 and 221.94 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 453.76 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/453.76 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 453.76 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 100,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,707.49/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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