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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 479.08 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 479.08 and 221.66 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 479.08 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/479.08 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 479.08 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 106,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,192.87/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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