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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 455.04 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 455.04 and 221.75 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 455.04 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/455.04 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 455.04 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 100,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,904.01/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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