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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.02 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.02 and 221.30 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.02 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.02 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.02 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 134,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,108.09/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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