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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 908.87 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 908.87 and 221.25 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 908.87 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/908.87 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 908.87 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 201,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,086.38/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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