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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 329.34 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 329.34 and 154.96 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 329.34 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/329.34 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 329.34 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 51,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034.53/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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