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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 606.46 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 606.46 and 221.60 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 606.46 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/606.46 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 606.46 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 134,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,391.54/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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