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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.06, 485.64 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.06, 485.64 and 220.84 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.06 : 485.64 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.06/485.64 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.06x = 485.64 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.06x = 107,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248.74/352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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