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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.90 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.90 and 220.44 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.90 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.90 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.90 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 102,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923.44/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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