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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 465.60 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 465.60 and 220.80 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 465.60 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/465.60 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 465.60 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 102,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,804.48/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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