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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.58 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.58 and 208.93 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.58 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.58 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.58 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 68,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,859.15/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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