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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 434.48 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 434.48 and 220.82 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 434.48 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/434.48 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 434.48 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 95,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.87/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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