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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 494.61 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 494.61 and 221.68 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 494.61 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/494.61 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 494.61 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 109,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,645.14/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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