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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.48 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.48 and 220.04 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.48 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.48 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.48 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 104,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,404.58/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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