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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 949.08 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 949.08 and 221.99 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 949.08 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/949.08 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 949.08 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 210,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,686.27/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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