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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 909.36 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 909.36 and 221.76 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 909.36 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/909.36 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 909.36 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 201,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,659.67/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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