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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 606.36 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 606.36 and 221.32 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 606.36 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/606.36 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 606.36 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 134,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,199.60/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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