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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 444.97 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 444.97 and 220 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 444.97 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/444.97 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 444.97 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 97,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,893.40/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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