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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 495.06 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 495.06 and 220.72 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 495.06 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/495.06 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 495.06 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 109,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,269.64/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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