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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 606 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 606 and 221.24 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 606 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/606 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 606 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 134,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,071.44/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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