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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 534.76 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 534.76 and 220.08 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 534.76 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/534.76 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 534.76 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 117,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,689.98/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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