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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.97 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.97 and 220.25 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.97 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.97 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.97 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 105,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,273.54/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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