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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 493.11 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 493.11 and 220.62 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 493.11 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/493.11 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 493.11 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 108,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,789.93/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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