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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 485.06 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 485.06 and 220.70 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 485.06 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/485.06 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 485.06 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 107,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,052.85/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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