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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 413.68 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 413.68 and 220.96 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 413.68 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/413.68 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 413.68 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 91,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,406.73/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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