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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 909.87 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 909.87 and 221.70 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 909.87 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/909.87 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 909.87 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 201,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,718.18/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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