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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 513.48 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 513.48 and 220.91 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 513.48 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/513.48 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 513.48 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 113,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,432.87/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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