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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 477.22 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 477.22 and 220.92 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 477.22 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/477.22 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 477.22 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 105,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,427.44/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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