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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 476.25 and 220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 476.25 and 220.85 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 476.25 = 220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/476.25 = 220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 476.25 × 220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 105,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.81/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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