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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 990.93 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 990.93 and 221.91 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 990.93 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/990.93 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 990.93 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 219,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,894.39/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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