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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 496.91 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 496.91 and 220.15 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 496.91 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/496.91 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 496.91 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 109,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,393.64/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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