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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 606.06 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 606.06 and 221.44 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 606.06 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/606.06 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 606.06 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 134,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,205.93/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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