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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 561.94 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 561.94 and 220.86 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 561.94 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/561.94 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 561.94 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 124,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,109.52/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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