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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 425.60 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 425.60 and 220.03 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 425.60 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/425.60 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 425.60 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 93,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.67/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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