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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.86 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.86 and 98.27 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.86 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.86 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.86 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 32,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415.34/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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