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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.13 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.13 and 220.59 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.13 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.13 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.13 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 103,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,044.21/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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