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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 918.16 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 918.16 and 221.98 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 918.16 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/918.16 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 918.16 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 203,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,813.16/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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