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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 623.99 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 623.99 and 221.22 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 623.99 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/623.99 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 623.99 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 138,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.06/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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