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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 419.40 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 419.40 and 220.93 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 419.40 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/419.40 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 419.40 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 92,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,657.61/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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