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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 468.75 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 468.75 and 220.97 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 468.75 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/468.75 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 468.75 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 103,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,579.69/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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