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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 329.99 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 329.99 and 83.05 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 329.99 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/329.99 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 329.99 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 27,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.43/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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