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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 485.44 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 485.44 and 220.96 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 485.44 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/485.44 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 485.44 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 107,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,262.82/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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