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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 467.68 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 467.68 and 220.98 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 467.68 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/467.68 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 467.68 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 103,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,347.93/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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