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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.01, 487 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.01, 487 and 220.14 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.01 : 487 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.01/487 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.01x = 487 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.01x = 107,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,208.18/353.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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