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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 481.69 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 481.69 and 222.64 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 481.69 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/481.69 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 481.69 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 107,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.35/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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