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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.48 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.48 and 220.54 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.48 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.48 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.48 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 105,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,082.90/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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