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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 407.57 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 407.57 and 220.94 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 407.57 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/407.57 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 407.57 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 90,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045.37/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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