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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 329.91 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 329.91 and 165.82 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 329.91 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/329.91 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 329.91 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 54,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.68/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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