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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 464.98 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 464.98 and 220.50 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 464.98 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/464.98 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 464.98 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 102,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,527.54/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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