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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.56 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.56 and 219.99 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.56 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.56 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.56 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 102,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,638.53/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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