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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 606.47 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 606.47 and 221.66 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 606.47 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/606.47 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 606.47 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 134,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,426.76/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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