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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 329.63 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 329.63 and 142.92 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 329.63 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/329.63 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 329.63 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 47,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,110.01/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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